Community Briefs

The Deming Public Schools After-School Program will present "Corazon de Niño," a ballet folklorico showcase performance by grade-school children at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, April 27 at the DPS Auditorium.

The program will feature enthusiastic first through fifth grade students who are learning the culture of Mexican ballet folklorico.

The young students are hosted by the DHS Danzantes del Cielo Ballet Folklorico who will also be performing in the spring show. This will also be the final performance of the school year for the students and the Danzantes del Cielo; a perfect opportunity to bid the senior class members a fond farewell.

The young students will represent Memorial, Ruben S. Torres and Columbus elementary schools.

Music will be performed by favorites, Mariachi Diamantes, directed by Bob Gomez; Mariachi Herradero, directed by Guilbert Maldonado; and special guest, Jorgue Sanchez, "el Muchacho Alegre."

The cost for admission is $3 per person and kids under 3 are free. There will be door prizes to give away.

Blood drive

Two tragedies in one week demand that hundreds of units of bllod are needed for those who suffered injuries in Boston and Waco, Texas.

The mobile blood unit will be accepting blood donors from 9 a.. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Deming Walmart Supercenter on East Pine Street.

Over half the games pay $125 or more, and there is a progressive call game worth $500 or a $200 consolation. Thirty numbers will be called for the $500.

Elks Bingo is open to the public and there will be smoke breaks.

Monday TOPS

Take Off Pounds Sensibly 411 meets at 10 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church, 206 W. Pine St. in Deming. Weigh-in is at 9:30 a.m. and 10 members checked in last week. Sheila was the best loser of the week with a 2-pound weight loss.

Joyce presented this week's program on "Weight Loss Tips that Increase Your Metabolism."

Lolly won the week's 50/50 drawing, and Carol won the 'Hot Stuff' drawing.

TOPS is dedicated to providing support for anyone wanting to lose weight in a healthy and steady manner. Visitors are always welcome. Come and see what TOPS can do for you.

For more information, call Barb at 505-469-6838 or Joyce at 494-6548.

Bike Rodeo

Ruben S. Torres Elementary School (RST) will host a Bike Rodeo today for third through fifth graders under the auspices of the Safe Routes to School Program (SRTS).

Local Champion Albert Montez will lead the activities with valuable assistance from participating entities, including the Deming High School Youth Council, the Deming Police Department, Molina Healthcare and Ben Archer Health Center, as well as, staff and volunteers from RST and the school district.

The Bike Rodeo will commence with fifth graders from 8:45-9:40 a.m.; fourth graders from 9:45-10:40 a.m.; and third graders from10:45-11:40 a.m.

The Deming Police Department will conduct a bike safety course to demonstrate proper bicycle safety techniques and instruct students in the rules of the road.

The Ben Archer Health Center will provide healthy snacks for the participating students. The Center will also furnish students with age-appropriate health information.

Molina Healthcare will set up a 'smoothie bike' enabling students to choose a favorite flavor and create their own 'smoothie' drink by riding the bike.